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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.76, 1,231.11 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.76, 1,231.11 and 272.95 is: 409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.76 : 1,231.11 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.76/1,231.11 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.76x = 1,231.11 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.76x = 336,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,028.40/820.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.41

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